Those making evaluative judgments should be adequately trained to ensure that:
Procedures exist to allow teachers to demonstrate performance in all of the criteria
Support is available for those who who require assistance
Due process is articulated for those who are unable to meet the minimal acceptable standard
Those making evaluative judgments are adequately trained so that their judgments are:
accurate
consistent
based on evidence
Key Dimensions of Evaluator Training
Recognize examples of the evaluative criteria in actionClassroom events and instructional artifacts constitute mere data: which data should evaluators select as evidence of specific evaluative criteria? The evidence should be relevant and representative.
Interpret evidence against the evaluative criteriaThere is more than one interpretation of any set of data. Correct and consistent interpretation is an important aspect of professional judgment about teaching.
Make judgments about teacher performance
Linking interpretation of evidence to the descriptions of levels of performance. Hold reflective conversations and provide constructive feedback.
Evaluator Training
Those making evaluative judgments should be adequately trained to ensure that:
Key Dimensions of Evaluator Training
Recognize examples of the evaluative criteria in actionClassroom events and instructional artifacts constitute mere data: which data should evaluators select as evidence of specific evaluative criteria? The evidence should be relevant and representative.
Interpret evidence against the evaluative criteriaThere is more than one interpretation of any set of data. Correct and consistent interpretation is an important aspect of professional judgment about teaching.
Make judgments about teacher performance
Linking interpretation of evidence to the descriptions of levels of performance. Hold reflective conversations and provide constructive feedback.
Key Dimensions of Professional Learning